Kirsten Watson
City of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission/Deputy Chief Executive Officer
At a Glance
2022
Latest Salary
$273,8442022
Total Compensation
$285,459Incl. $11,615 benefits
Employer Rank
#4City of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission
Years on List
192001–2022
Salary History
Full History
2001–2022
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | City Of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Deputy Chief Executive Officer | $273,844 | $11,615 | $285,459 |
| 2021 | City Of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Deputy Chief Executive Officer | $321,667 | $14,884 | $336,551 |
| 2020 | City Of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission | Deputy Chief Executive Officer | $306,682 | $14,840 | $321,522 |
| 2019 | City Of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Operations | $293,435 | $14,805 | $308,240 |
| 2018 | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Customer Officer | $260,777 | $14,552 | $275,329 |
| 2017 | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Chief Customer Officer | $222,799 | $10,856 | $233,655 |
| 2016 | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Head of Bus Transportation | $181,755 | $3,871 | $185,626 |
| 2015 | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Head of Bus Transportation | $176,598 | $3,660 | $180,258 |
| 2014 | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Senior Manager - Wheel-Trans | $163,368 | $3,829 | $167,197 |
| 2013 | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Senior Manager - Wheel Trans | $105,130 | $2,356 | $107,486 |
| 2010 | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Superintendent - Bus & Rail Transportation | $110,572 | $2,751 | $113,323 |
| 2009 | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Superintendent - Subway/Surface Transportation | $145,797 | $3,177 | $148,974 |
| 2008 | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Senior Director, Human Resources | $111,919 | $2,522 | $114,440 |
| 2006 | City of Toronto - TTC | Senior Director, Human Resources | $136,658 | $3,253 | $139,911 |
| 2005 | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Comm. | Senior Director, Human Resources | $136,509 | $3,253 | $139,762 |
| 2004 | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Comm. | Senior Director, Human Resources | $128,489 | $3,253 | $131,742 |
| 2003 | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Senior Director, Human Resources | $129,473 | $3,259 | $132,732 |
| 2002 | Toronto Transit Commission | Senior Director, Employee Relations | $117,605 | $3,247 | $120,852 |
| 2001 | Toronto Transit Commission | Senior Director - Employee Relations | $109,594 | $2,123 | $111,717 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2022 estimate
Kirsten Watson was paid $273,844 in 2022; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $162,787, an effective income-tax rate of about 38.9%. It is down about 15% from the $321,667 paid in 2021. Kirsten Watson has appeared on the list 19 times since 2001. After pension contributions (probably OMERS in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$162,787
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~38.9%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$4,453
Where does $273,844 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2022 federal and Ontario rates, basic personal amounts, Canada employment amount and CPP/EI credits; single, employment income only, salary treated as full-year income. Ignores pension contributions (OMERS, HOOPP, OTPP, OPTrust and similar plans lower actual take-home), union dues, RRSPs and benefits.